There are so many choices to choose from. I found a business that had mostly locals having lunch…read more I ordered a tomato pasta, a side of tripe, vegetables and potatoes. The portions are a good size , I finished the tripe and vegetables. Ate half of the pasta and potatoes. The service was quick and very effective. They have tables and chairs for their customers to set, enjoy their lunch and beer or wine.

Some of these next few places may not be as detailed. Sorry I'm so behind, when I hit Florence I…read morethink, Yelp just stopped working for me. Couldn't log on the app, couldn't use the website. One day it said it was down for maintenance or something and then it never came back online for me. I don't think once until even after I came back from Italy. On to the food. No I can't tell you the name of all of these specific places that we tried in this food hall. First, let me start off by saying that this is one of the largest food halls that I have ever been to, possibly even the largest. Again, this place is huge with plenty to choose from in a lot of variety. They had plenty of different Italian foods, burgers, gelato, a bar, and I think I even saw a vegetarian and a Taqueria. We all ended up going to different booths. My friends ordered a couple pizza slices, ravioli, wild boar Ragu pasta, and I got a Porchetta plate. We had joked that my friends ravioli tasted like Chef Boyardee from the can. The wild boar pasta while OK flavor had very chalky textured meat. My friend's pizza he said was so so. The huge disappointment for me was the Porchetta. due to the nature of it being a food hall it's hit or miss so my guess is that these guys just cook a giant Porchetta and it's a hope for the best type of situation. They probably just slice it as the orders come in. It looked like he stuck it in the oven to reheat, but the whole process results in you getting a plate of dry overcooked Porchetta. Maybe if you come early in the day when they first open, it's great but I highly recommend you avoid this place at night. It's a little sad to say, but I took maybe five bites in total and tossed the rest out. I was hungry, but not desperately hungry that I felt I needed to eat this. There was a gelato spot right next to our table, which I did try. I don't think I caught the name, but one of the flavors on there said it was award-winning for some kind of gelato competition. I got it and I must admit it was pretty good. Anyways, I wouldn't tell you not to come to this food hole, but I would tell you to keep your expectations in check.

I came to Florence not for tourism but for a conference and for working in labs . I was finally…read moredone today and wanted to have a quiet drink to celebrate the work that our team accomplished. Everywhere in Florence were mine of tourists. I had passed by Scudieri every day for two weeks and hadn't gone in. I walked in and noticed there was a bar after I was at the dessert cases. The tall young bartender asked what I wanted and I didn't want something as strong as a martini but wanted something gin based. He asked me if I liked basil and I do, so he made a really beautiful gin-basil cocktail. It was AMAZING. Absolutely amazing. If I come back here, I will definitely stop in earlier than later. Bravo bartender, that was talent.

Another reason to get out early and start the touring. So many tasty looking pastries and a…read moreCappuccino of course. We are learning as we go to save a little by not seating by drinking and eating standing.

I brought my friends here thinking we were going to a rooftop bar. It wasn't quite that, but a…read moredecent spot to sit and have a drink. Since it is a library there were a lot of students studying.

This cafeteria worked perfectly for our schedule. We had a day trip to Florence from Siena. In the…read moremorning we visited the Uffizi Gallery and in the afternoon the Accademia Gallery Museum, so were planning to have lunch someplace near the Duomo. A friend whose daughter had studied at the university in Florence suggested this cafeteria. Outstanding location, nice outside seating with a view of the very close Duomo, solid value fare, and surprisingly friendly service. FOOD: 3.5. Excellent value. - Pasta Ragout. Very good. - Spaghetti with cherry tomatoes. Very good. We also had two espressos. AMBIANCE: 4.0. Inside and outside (covered) seating. Outside has view of Duomo. Pleasant. SERVICE: 4.0. Considerate and prompt. After ordering and paying, we sat at an outside table. Our order was then brought to us. NOTE: Google maps gave us walking directions that took us to opposite side of block from entrance, so we walked around block until we found the entrance. Upon entering the university grounds the cafeteria can be a challenge to find; we had to ask someone.

We tired of waiting in the line to visit the Duomo and found ourselves in need of lunch. Situated…read moreat the foot of the Duomo and bell tower, at least we could see it. We sat outdoors and were attended to almost immediately. Quick service, and prompt delivery of our food by a friendly server, softened the blow of not entering the church. Great food helped even more? We split spaghetti carbonara and a fried fish dish. Bread service was nice as the balsamic vinegar had Chianti added to it, a first for us. Sitting outdoors, you are close to your fellow patrons, but it is always nice to learn about where they are from and where thy are going. It started to rain just as we were getting served, but held off the heavy stuff until we finished, so we will always rember this meal.

If I could give zero stars, I would. Staff was incredibly rude and service was slow; we spent money…read moreon food and drinks to go but got yelled at for sitting at a cafe table for 2 minutes when the place was fully empty. On top of that they gave us wrong sandwiches. In a city full of kind people and wonderful restaurants, this one was a disgrace.

One of my favorite museums in the world,?you cannot go to Florence without going to the Ufizzi…read more Known for its magnificent collection of Renaissance Masterpiece, buy tickets online in advance so you can skip the lines. A The museum offers a chronological journey through the history of Italian art, from ancient sculptures to Renaissance masterpieces. It features the Medici families extensive art collections.

It is one of the finest places you will visit to understand the Renaissance period art paintings…read moreand sculptures. Master pieces from Da Vinci, Botticelli, and MichaelAngelo were great, along with other great artists. There is a lot of history, culture, and stories to learn from this gallery. You got to book in advance or get a guided tour by tour operators. I would recommend a tour guide. The restrooms are very difficult to find and use. The bookstore is good. This place is a huge plan for atheist 4 hours.

It's a pretty cool store. Higher end than Conad. You will find a lot of locally sourced items…read morehere. I was disappointed they dod not have fresh produce,

Outside seating service was okay. Got the mushroom pasta, firenze pizza, and cecina. The pizza and…read morececina were pretty good. Mushroom pasta was too one note. Wouldn't get this again.

We came here for the pasta after reading all the guidebooks. We came for lunch on a Saturday and…read moresat down right away, it wasn't nearly as crowded as we expected. The food was excellent, it was some of the best pasta we had in Florence. It was nice to just sit and relax with a spritz after visiting the museums. I didn't love the location though. It was in this kind of tunnel area where there were lots of pigeons. Other than that I enjoyed lunch!

Great panini prepared from scratch. Little bit salty but tasted great! Outside seating available…read more Great service!

Al fresco along the Arno is unmatched, so the ambiance was perfect for dinner. The streets weren't…read moretoo crowded, so I sat in peace and people-watched. My servers were helpful by answering my questions. My pasta dish was just okay and that's where the one star was lost. I cannot recall what the name of my appetizer was, but it was lamb and very flavorful! I would eat there again.

It's a perfect little spot to catch lunch outside or have a bottle of wine to people watch. There…read morewere only two tings that I didn't like; one of which I don't think the restaurant has much control over. That being said, the first thing was the service. It's rather slow. I don't know if it's slow to me because crazy Americans think everything should be faster than not. So I wish I could give half stars. They are super nice ..,it just took a while to get my order in. The second thing that I don't think they can control is the people who walk around trying to sell you something. They're a bit aggressive. With me looking like them, they beelined for me the two times we sat there near the entrance. So I suggest sitting inside away from that because they can't come in. There is this little cute table that we sat at that is on the edge of the inside but the window is a roll up window giving you access to the outside patio. That is where the can still get to you but can't come all the way in....except this one lady. She stepped all the way in....i was shocked. And got aggressive with me when I told her no thank you. The trick?...they told me "I'm beautiful" "like your natural hair..." and since they liked me, they said "I give to you..." and handed me two bracelets and a fan. I said no thank you and she kept shouting "excuse me...I give to you..." I set them on the table and she gave me the son story of being pregnant and since she give to me, I should give to her for the gift. I said no one final time and she snatched everything off the table and left...FINALLY. Ugh. So not sure if the restaurant can do more but they need to.

As many young students, visitors, or residents of Florence know, the city is filled with a dynamic…read moreand exciting nightlife for young adults. Among the countless bars and clubs lies a unique change of pace to the average night out in Florence- La Casa Della Creativitá. Located in Palazzo Giovane, the trendy and modern space prides itself in its distinctive atmosphere and its dedication to modern arts. With hopes of creating a unique and diverse culture, "La Casa" regularly offers light lunches, aperitifs, live concerts, Dj sets and more. Also containing a museum, a cafeteria, classrooms, a reading area, and a multi-purpose space, La Casa is well appointed for scheduling events or attending any of their many special events, including film festivals, talent shows, workshops and art shows. Whether you want to swing by for a gallery viewing and a light lunch, some cheap happy hour drinks, a live concert, or one of the many special events, La Casa Della Creativitá is sure to offer a creatively filled, great time for anyone venturing off the tourist path. La Casa is located on Vicolo Santa Maria Maggiore 1, Firenze. The space is open Monday-Saturday from 8:30 am to midnight. http://www.casadellacreativita.it/

Much better than the Blue Guide thinks. Competent food, proper espresso machine, splendid view of…read morepart of the Duomo and the Tuscan hills.

Since this cafe is located in the Uffizi Gallery, one would expect it to be a bit overpriced (and…read moreit is). In spite of the limited selection the food is decent. I had the salad with tuna and the lasagna, along with a small bottle of wine. The view is nice from the terrace, and it is a good place to sit under the umbrellas and take a break from museuming. The service was okay, the waiters were very busy when we were there so we had to flag them down a couple of times, but they were very friendly and helpful.